Truxinic acids are any of several stereoisomeric cyclic dicarboxylic acids with the formula (C6H5)2C4H4(COOH)2, found in various plants.[1][2] They are obtained by a photochemical cycloaddition from cinnamic acid,[3] where the two trans alkenes react head-to-head.
Isomers
Ten stereoisomers are possible.[4][5]
| Isomer | a | b | c | d | e | f |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ω-truxinic acid | C6H5 | H | COOH | H | COOH | H |
| β-truxinic acid | C6H5 | H | H | COOH | H | COOH |
| neo-truxinic acid | C6H5 | H | COOH | H | H | COOH |
| ζ-truxinic acid | H | C6H5 | COOH | H | COOH | H |
| μ-truxinic acid | H | C6H5 | H | COOH | COOH | H |
| δ-truxinic acid | H | C6H5 | COOH | H | H | COOH |
See also
- Truxillic acids, which are isomers of the truxinic acids
References
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